2024 Hyundai Santa Fe | MotorWeek Road Test

[@Jonathan-bk3dq]

I've seen these in person, and they really do not look that bad. Pretty cool actually. The Cyber Truck however is hideous.

[@velboone6041]

Went to the dealership to check them out...They are very sharp in person

[@Tireguy90]

I have a neighbor who owns one. It's very attractive.

[@eurasian73]

Me too. Test drove the Hybrid Limited edition. Very smooth ride and the interior is spacious and quite impressive! Definitely considering.

[@OriginalBernieBro]

I have a green limited one financed at 3.99 apr had to jump on it for the wife.

[@eurasian73]

@@OriginalBernieBro Yep, me too! Got the Rockwood Green with tan interior. Calligraphy Hybrid model. I too got the 3.99 APR. Toyota and Mazda had 7% APR or higher, even with excellent credit.

[@victorstewart-ro6gc]

I remember when 0-60 in 7 seconds was fast!

[@stevenweiss2148]

7 seconds is plenty fast enough for sane people

[@punemax]

Hyundai turbo motors are rated as whp not hp. My stock kona dyno’d 276 whp stock which is above 300 in hp.

[@ljmorris6496]

I know, not that long ago that was sport compact acceleration numbers..

[@ml9867]

My wife thinks 7 seconds is way too quick. If you know what I mean.

[@User-J-f9t]

A lot of people took speed for granted.. Ever since tesla released their model s plaid, it changed people's views about cars.. They don't care about other aspects anymore.. they just want two things: -tech -neck-breaking 0-60 time

[@LandonMillertotheMaxx]

that Santa Fe is evolutionary because it's cooler and boxier, but the 3rd row standard is another big win. but despite the recalls, i'm gonna let the HYUNDAI Group do their thing. well done Hyundai

[@Cale442]

the rear tail lights make me think, 90's Geo Metro. How low they are on the rear gate.

[@raymondtuckerjr1886]

Lol, my daughters 1rst car @ 17 was a Geo Metro. That 3 cylinder dynamo was great. She was still driving it when she got her Masters!

[@esmoglo]

Besides the overall look the interior is quite lovely considering that Ford Explorers have gone north of 60 K this is not a bad deal all things considering that you would never pay 47k MSRP on a top trim Hyundai this is a great value proposition

[@GoodBeat101]

It reminds me of a Datsun from the 80's.

[@clpr4402]

La mejor y la más tecnológica de su segmento saludos desde República Dominicana 💪💪💯💯 HYUNDAI SANTA FE

[@SimonLee9772]

My 1968 Mustang 289 V8 200HP did 0-60 in about 8 seconds. That was considered quite fast!

[@bobt5778]

Yeah anything under 10 seconds was considered pretty fast.

[@chrisgnonya]

I love when Jon still narrates these 😀

[@OhNoMrBill-yg3dy]

Love the hidden rear wiper… definitely Land Rover inspired.

[@ATLOffroad]

You say it has Range Rover inspired styling but I think it is more Ford Flex inspired styling.

[@victorstewart-ro6gc]

@@ATLOffroad not a bad thing. I liked the Flex.

[@roberthoyt7921]

Range Rover? What about Defender 110/130 with a liftgate?

[@4x4adventure_pl]

This was so informative and well-produced.

[@jonathonhibbard]

Like the looks but hate the taillights.

[@Viking9966]

I like the design get rid of the turbo and put in a nice V6 and lift it a bit more offer a real off road trim and this would sell well especially if it had a 2 door model.

[@Cheezwizzz]

Stunning looking truck, such a simple design, elements of the new land cruiser and Range Rover.

[@TrailBlazerSS502]

It may look funny, but at least it’s big.

[@rustbeltrobclassic2512]

Actually more like a tardis, it's not that big.. I own one, and if i put it next to my wife's rav4 hybrid, it sits a little taller, is maybe 3in wider, and maybe 3in longer.. but if you park it next to a tahoe it looks tiny.. lol

[@EMdemo]

Bro I seriously thought the thumbnail was of a brand new Ford Flex

[@crocglox7797]

styling reminiscent of Isuzu Axiom also

[@CalvinHikes]

There's a rare mention.

[@markb3866]

I get 40mpg in my AWD SEL all day long. Love it

[@rustbeltrobclassic2512]

psh amateur.. ;) I have seen 50mpg in my awd hybrid limited..

[@jacobyo99]

Hyundai still can’t figure out what to do with the Santa Fe. Two row then back to three on multiple occasions now.

[@roberthoyt7921]

Will the LWB-only next-gen Tucson get the Santa Fe treatment next?

[@florenciic3444]

My parents have one, they got it in January

[@nightowl3582]

Ford Flex in an OtterBox.

[@CalvinHikes]

Not bad

[@bobt5778]

Nice but I'll keep driving my 08 Santa Fe.

[@rakhsiprayogo82]

Compared with BMW X5, Audi Q7, Mercedes GLE, Tesla Model X, Toyota Crown Signia, Nissan Murano, Honda Passport & Others Midsize SUV

[@dronepilot260rc]

The front looks amazing but the rear end 😅

[@johnj8782]

Santa fe used to look nice

[@CalvinHikes]

How was yours?

[@jacobyo99]

The previous generation with the 2.5T was faster

[@florenciic3444]

Yes.. because it was diesel. Do you not know how engines work?

[@jacobyo99]

@ I’m not talking about diesel. Hyundai doesn’t sell diesel cars in the US

[@chrisb9478]

It looks cool, but I see too many comments from owners of Hyundai/Kia that have major engine & transmission problems. Plus a couple of the professional shop channels on here do not recommend buying Hyundai or Kia vehicles. 😑

[@ytj22]

"it looks cool". I don't think you've seen it from the back yet.

[@JayBD626]

⁠@@ytj22They’ve had some issues, which they will work through. We’ve had two and they’ve been flawless at 80k & 75k miles. They are a well designed car. People tend to exaggerate the issues while totally ignoring the major issues that the ‘quality’ leaders Honda and Toyota have had. They have a strong warranty and are reasonably priced.

[@JayBD626]

Chris - see my reply to YTJ

[@ytj22]

@@JayBD626 quality issues have been ignored from Toyota and Honda? Have you been on the internet? Having said that, in this segment, the RAV4 has far fewer concerns than this half-hearted attempt. It's ok to accept that it isn'their best offering. And 80k miles already! That is a TON of driving!

[@markb3866]

With Santa Fe, April to July production only. Excluded hybrid. Lazy Alabama plant workers issue

[@m-cw7er]

Did they fix the transmission yet?

[@waynerogers6621]

Honda? I don't think so

[@bw6415]

Transmissions are fine. It was faulty control unit programming that caused the transmissions to be damaged. Recall issued for all affected units, so things should be good to go.

[@eurasian73]

No issues with the hybrid version.

[@Acejustforalaugh]

Looks like the Ford Flex !

[@TheEasyeman]

Can we PLEASE stop with the “twist” gear shifters 😢😢😢

[@Mercipher21]

Ford called, they want their Flex back 😂 Incidentally, I own a 2018 Flex Limited EB. Love it! I wish they had made it long enough to have put the 10 spd in it.

[@TheLifetraveler1]

I like the way it looks. Don't like for cylinder

[@dancoffey6303]

Yeah, a white steering wheel. That won’t get dirty and discolored rapidly.

[@2Kriss2Kross]

With the majority of cars being crossover/suvs nowadays, having the taillights that low is risky.

[@dvader3263]

That is minimized by the requirement of a high mounted center stop light for the last several decades.

[@cubedtothex]

Skip all the other trims and get the Hybrid.

[@RA-wl1vt]

It looks like a Ford Flex to me. 8 spd dual clutch transmission is a deal breaker, give me a conventional automatic please.

[@rabit818]

The rear lights is a downer. Eco smart materials = Naugahyde + low rent plastic

[@chrisb2844]

Its a nice looking vehicle until you get to that back, I just can't get past that, there is just nothing attractive about that at all.

[@daison96]

Weight: almost 6000 pounds. Engine: turbo-charged 4-banger Clutch: DUAL-clutch Anyone can be an engineer nowadays.

[@alwin1468]

Geo metro rules

[@DanTheMan-sz1ft]

It’s Cyber Truck inspired. Bland, thoughtless, child-like styling. I think Hyundai must’ve said what the heck, we’ll give it a try and see what happens. 23 mpg and 7 seconds to 60 mph sound really good for a huge hauler like this.

[@iamgermane]

NO SKID PLATES

[@oxouk]

Skid plate is available as a port installed option

[@ejohnson3131]

I’m a Hyundai/Kia hater because they used to copy their styling from the Germans and Land Rover. This thing has features that some luxury automakers don’t have, great MPG and on-road performance… What more do we really need?

[@saadayahgbolo60]

This SUV is the best new year's gift ever 🎆

[@victorstewart-ro6gc]

My son in law loves his new Santa Fe.

[@saadayahgbolo60]

@@victorstewart-ro6gc But do you buy it?

[@iamgermane]

Recall on the Hybrid no? Motorweek does not mention those!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ichiBushi]

hi from Japan :) Our cars #1 only super perfect #1. We no engine fire transmission recalls. 🎌🏁🎌

[@RyanEmeryLovesCars]

The rear is hideous

[@johnfranklin1367]

This vehicle has the UGLIEST rear end of any car in recent history!

[@BradimusMaximus78]

That’s one ugly car

[@Offshore1977]

Too bad Hyundai and Kia have priced their vehicles into luxury range.

[@mryeahisaidit]

Hopefully the paint will stick to this body unlike the last generation Sante fe 😂😂😂

[@ichiBushi]

hi from Japan :) Our cars #1 only super perfect paint. We no engine fire transmission recalls.

[@v12kingV10]

That is so ugly

[@JohnEvans-ct6mz]

I’m surprised Under Armour hasn’t sued Hyundai for the shape of their running lights. Seems more of the same Hyundai. Cover shoddy mechanical devices and poor quality with pretty decor and decent pricing.

[@ml9867]

I wonder if Hyundai will start selling jockstraps since Under Armour doesn't want to anymore.

[@JohnEvans-ct6mz]

That’s just nuts.😁

[@ichiBushi]

hi from Japan :) Our cars #1 super perfect only. We no engine fire transmission recalls.

[@alexbojsza734]

It's ugly too boxy

[@HackHunter1835]

A bigger sized Honda Element? Sorry, no thumbs up for that Volvo wanna bee.

[@papagrande2006]

The back looks terrible. It was clearly close to quittin' time.

[@mjbucar]

The DCT has ALREADY proven itself to be VERY PROBLEMATIC !!

[@PRMLA777]

Luxury garbage

[@rossw5576]

Ripped off Land Rover for looks.

[@mattshaggs2931]

God, the rear end of these things looks awful.

[@DjmDjm-hl8pt]

Don’t be fooled it is trash!

[@chriskrueger8225]

Allen. Is that you?

[@ichiBushi]

hi from Japan :) Our cars #1 only super perfect only. We no engine fire transmission recalls.

[@chriskrueger8225]

@@ichiBushi ha ha. Good one!

[@allentoyokawa9068]

JUNK

[@chriskrueger8225]

Troll.

[@moejr1974]

Pretty bold from a guy whose countries Honda's are getting recalled again. You really need to get new material

[@LandonMillertotheMaxx]

@@moejr1974 i agree with you on that too, but Allen still keeps coming back, when is it gonna stop?

[@moejr1974]

@ he’s too thick in the head to stop.

[@LandonMillertotheMaxx]

@@moejr1974 of course he is.

[@nosah8415]

My 22 Sonata just hit it's 3rd motor in 49k miles so I think I'll pass on this fugly monstrosity

[@sjhudon386]

Which engine?

[@ichiBushi]

hi from Japan :) Our cars #1 only super perfect #1. We no engine fire transmission recalls.

[@nosah8415]

@@ichiBushi i bought a subaru

[@ichiBushi]

@@nosah8415 Good child sir... You #1 superpower. You fire and no recalls.

[@toronado455]

i hope those were under warranty